How To Post An On-Campus Employment Position On Handshake
Katie Arnold
43 steps
4 minutes
Aamu
Handshake
Account Access
1
Navigate to [https://my.aamu.edu/dashboard](https://my.aamu.edu/dashboard)
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Search for 'Handshake' in the dashboard search bar.
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Click "Handshake (opens in a new window)"
Account Switch
4
When you navigate to Handshake, you will log in using your Student profile. Once signed in, you will need to switch to the "Employer" view. To do so, click on your initials in the top right corner of your screen.
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Click "Switch users"
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Click "Switch to Employers Account"
Job Posting Details
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Have your job description prepared. When you are ready to create the job posting, click "Create job"
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Paste the job description into the text editor. Be sure to include the following: Position Summary, Purpose and Learning Outcomes, Key Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Experience Gained in this Role
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Click "Continue"
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The job title will be auto-filled based on the information provided in the job description. You can edit the job title to whatever you'd like it to be.
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Click the "On Campus Student Employment" field.
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If you are posting a Work-Study position, you will need to check the box next to "Work-Study program." For bi-weekly positions, this can be left un-checked.
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Click "Continue"
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Select the Onsite location requirement.
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Type and select the specific onsite address. For all on-campus positions, you can enter 4900 Meridian Street North.
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Click "Continue"
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Select "Part Time." Specify the expected weekly hours. For on-campus employment, students are not permitted to work more than 20 hours per week.
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Select the Temporary or seasonal employment duration.
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Set the estimated start date for the position.
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Set the estimated end date for the position.
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Click "Continue"
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Choose Exact amount for the expected pay.
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Enter the exact hourly pay amount. Work-Study positions are paid $12 per hour. It is recommended that bi-weekly positions be paid at the same rate.
Categorization and Qualifications
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Add up to 3 relevant job roles that fit your job posting.
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Click "Continue"
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Click the "This job requires US work authorization" field. The boxes below can be selected for bi-weekly positions. International students are not eligible for work-study.
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Add up to 7 skills that relate to your job description.
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Click the checkbox next to "Current school year"
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Select the target school years for eligible candidates.
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If you are looking for specific majors for your on-campus position, you can enter them in this field. If it is open to all majors, this can be left blank.
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Set the minimum GPA requirement. Work-Study positions require a minimum 2.5 GPA.
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Click "Continue"
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Alabama A&M University will be auto-filled, since you are posting an on-campus position.
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Click "Continue"
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Select the Custom application duration to enter the date that the application will open and close.
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Set the application window open date.
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Set the application window close date.
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Click "On Handshake" to ensure all applicants are applying to your position on the Handshake platform.
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It is recommended that students be required to upload a resume when they apply for positions on Handshake
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Click "Continue"
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You can configure notification settings on this screen, as well as add other individuals to your hiring team, if desired. Click continue when you are ready to move on.
Final Review
42
Review the job details before posting the job.
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When you are ready, click "Post job." The job will post, but the application will not be visible to students until the application range is open.
How To Post An On-Campus Employment Position On Handshake
Katie Arnold
43 steps
4 minutes
Aamu
Handshake
Account Access
1
Navigate to [https://my.aamu.edu/dashboard](https://my.aamu.edu/dashboard)
2
Search for 'Handshake' in the dashboard search bar.
3
Click "Handshake (opens in a new window)"
Account Switch
4
When you navigate to Handshake, you will log in using your Student profile. Once signed in, you will need to switch to the "Employer" view. To do so, click on your initials in the top right corner of your screen.
5
Click "Switch users"
6
Click "Switch to Employers Account"
Job Posting Details
7
Have your job description prepared. When you are ready to create the job posting, click "Create job"
8
Paste the job description into the text editor. Be sure to include the following: Position Summary, Purpose and Learning Outcomes, Key Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Experience Gained in this Role
9
Click "Continue"
10
The job title will be auto-filled based on the information provided in the job description. You can edit the job title to whatever you'd like it to be.
11
Click the "On Campus Student Employment" field.
12
If you are posting a Work-Study position, you will need to check the box next to "Work-Study program." For bi-weekly positions, this can be left un-checked.
13
Click "Continue"
14
Select the Onsite location requirement.
15
Type and select the specific onsite address. For all on-campus positions, you can enter 4900 Meridian Street North.
16
Click "Continue"
17
Select "Part Time." Specify the expected weekly hours. For on-campus employment, students are not permitted to work more than 20 hours per week.
18
Select the Temporary or seasonal employment duration.
19
Set the estimated start date for the position.
20
Set the estimated end date for the position.
21
Click "Continue"
22
Choose Exact amount for the expected pay.
23
Enter the exact hourly pay amount. Work-Study positions are paid $12 per hour. It is recommended that bi-weekly positions be paid at the same rate.
Categorization and Qualifications
24
Add up to 3 relevant job roles that fit your job posting.
25
Click "Continue"
26
Click the "This job requires US work authorization" field. The boxes below can be selected for bi-weekly positions. International students are not eligible for work-study.
27
Add up to 7 skills that relate to your job description.
28
Click the checkbox next to "Current school year"
29
Select the target school years for eligible candidates.
30
If you are looking for specific majors for your on-campus position, you can enter them in this field. If it is open to all majors, this can be left blank.
31
Set the minimum GPA requirement. Work-Study positions require a minimum 2.5 GPA.
32
Click "Continue"
33
Alabama A&M University will be auto-filled, since you are posting an on-campus position.
34
Click "Continue"
35
Select the Custom application duration to enter the date that the application will open and close.
36
Set the application window open date.
37
Set the application window close date.
38
Click "On Handshake" to ensure all applicants are applying to your position on the Handshake platform.
39
It is recommended that students be required to upload a resume when they apply for positions on Handshake
40
Click "Continue"
41
You can configure notification settings on this screen, as well as add other individuals to your hiring team, if desired. Click continue when you are ready to move on.
Final Review
42
Review the job details before posting the job.
43
When you are ready, click "Post job." The job will post, but the application will not be visible to students until the application range is open.
